Complete Closure of Darche Interchange Ramp 50 Announced for September 16-18

Complete Closure of Darche Interchange Ramp 50 Announced for September 16-18

Sherbrooke, September 13, 2024 - The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has announced the complete closure of ramp 50 at the Darche Interchange, which connects the supermarket area to Highway 410 towards Boulevard Université. The closure will take place from Monday, September 16 at 6:00 a.m. until Wednesday, September 18 at 6:00 p.m. This closure is necessary to carry out preparatory work for the paving of the ramp, scheduled […]

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Communications

Missing Teen – Anthony Joncas Poulin

Sherbrooke, September 4, 2024 – The Sûreté du Québec is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Anthony Joncas Poulin, a 15-year-old from Ascot Corner. He was last seen on August 27 around 3:00 p.m. in the Ascot Corner area. His family has expressed serious concerns for his health and safety. Description: Height: 1.78 m (5'10") Weight: 66 kg (120 lbs) Hair: Brown Eyes: Hazel No clothing description is available for […]

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Featured

New Season for the Regional Hockey League Kicks Off September 27

Sherbrooke, August 29, 2024 The Ligue Régional de Hockey (LRH) is poised to launch its new season on September 27, featuring a promising slate of opening games. This year, the league featuring Senior Triple A caliber, has restructured its organization, moving from a traditional board format to a more collaborative approach involving team owners and a dedicated working committee. Robert Legault, spokesperson for the LRH, emphasized that fans should pay particular attention […]

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Environment

Boat washing security tags pilot program launched on Lakes Magog and Massawippi

Sherbrooke, August 27, 2024 - A new pilot program has been introduced on Lakes Magog and Massawippi aimed at preventing the spread of invasive species. It works this way — boat operators can get a tag which connect boats to their trailers when it is removed from the lake. When a boat owner brings a boat back to the same body of water, the tag identifies the watercraft as a […]

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Black bear sightings on the rise in Eastern Townships

Sherbrooke, August 23, 2024 - Recent posts on social media indicate an apparent increase in black bear sightings across the Eastern Townships. While no specific factors have been identified to explain the uptick, Anais Gasse, a wildlife biologist with the Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte aux Changements Climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs, suggests that food sources, such as outdoor events or spring hunger, are likely attracting the […]

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Invasive freshwater jellyfish discovered in Eastern Townships lakes

Sherbrooke, August 22, 2024 Freshwater jellyfish have been discovered in lakes across the Eastern Townships, raising concerns about their ecological impact. David O’Connor, Environmental Project Manager at the Conseil Régional de l’Environnement de l’Estrie, explains that community reports, were key in identifying these invasive species. O’Conner discusses the potential risks posed by the jellyfish, including disruptions to the local food web due to their filter-feeding habits. He went on to […]

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Additional Safety Measures at the Portland and Wilson Intersection

Sherbrooke, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 – In an effort to improve pedestrian safety, the City of Sherbrooke is redesigning the crosswalk at the intersection of Portland Boulevard and Wilson Street by installing a standard traffic light. This work is scheduled for 2025. The site has undergone several improvements since 2019 to bring the intersection up to standard and increase safety. A joint safety analysis of the crosswalk was conducted in […]

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Water Use Reduction Notice on Tuesday August 20 (Updated)

In connection with planned work on the main water conduit, which brings raw water from Lake Memphremagog to the J.-M.-Jeanson water treatment plant, we invite you to reduce your use of drinking water tomorrow, Tuesday August 20 at 7 a.m., until Wednesday August 21 7 a.m. You can reduce your water use by taking the following actions : limit the use of certain domestic appliances (dishwashers, washing machines, etc.); avoid […]

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Magog Judoka Yannick Desgasne to represent France at veteran world championships

Despite living in Canada for over a decade, Yannick Desgasne, a judo athlete from Magog, Quebec, will represent France at the Veteran World Championships in Las Vegas. Desgasne, who recently secured a third-place finish at the Canadian Championships, earned his spot at the international event but will compete under the French flag due to his citizenship status. His daughter and students have also been motivated by his commitment to the […]

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